10. Wheeling, West Virginia and Steubenville, Ohio

Meanwhile, just a half-hour drive south in Wheeling, West Virginia, folks are gearing up for a birdless Thanksgiving dinner. Some local distributors stopped stocking turkeys this year due to the threat of an avian flu outbreak.

9. Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, Iowa City, and Dubuque, Iowa

Madison Arend, 18, and Alyssa Jensen, 17, students of a performing arts school in Cedar Falls, will dance in the Spirit of America Dance Stars production.

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8. Waco, Temple and Bryan, Texas

The MoPac expressway in Texas.
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Texans may celebrate Thanksgiving with friends, family, football, and a feast, but aren't staying put this year. AAA predicts 3.7 million Texans will travel over Thanksgiving, the highest number since 2007.

As for the feast, from Waco to Temple to Bryan, Texas, tamales (corn husks stuffed with turkey and spices) are a favorite dish.

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7. Jonesboro, Arkansas

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Jonesboro, Arkansas, sits squarely in one of the state's most historic regions. First settled by the Osage, Caddo, and Quapaw Indians, the area was later colonized by American fur-trappers, hunters, and explorers.

6. Burlington, Vermont and Plattsburgh, New York

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A handful of restaurants in Burlington, Vermont, stay open for Thanksgiving to serve those from out-of-town, people who hate to cook, and those in need. The Pour House in South Burlington, for example, has served free Thanksgiving dinners for 15 years.

Just a quick ferry ride away in Plattsburgh, New York, the iconic apple pie remains a staple on Thanksgiving tables. One of America's earliest apple nurseries, Plattsburgh's Everett Orchards, started growing its famous McIntoshes in 1776.

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5. Jackson, Tennessee

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Score: 49

Thanksgiving came early in Jackson, Tennessee, this year.

Reggi's BBQ Restaurant, home of some of the most beloved slow-cooked meats in the southern belt, catered a massive feast for the local Boys and Girls Club chapter and their families.

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4. Tallahassee, Florida and Thomasville, Georgia

The disputed first Thanksgiving in nearby St. Augustine, Florida.
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It makes sense the people of Tallahassee like Thanksgiving, considering their Spanish-Floridian ancestors celebrated the holiday nearly 56 years before the Pilgrims. Their meal was likely hard biscuits and cocido, a rich stew with pork, garlic, saffron, cabbage and onion. Today, Floridians enjoy a more succulent alternative: turkeys marinated in orange and lime juices.

In true Southern style, Georgians serve up classic pecan pies. You can find one of the best pecan pies at the restaurant, Chophouse on the Bricks, in Thomasville.

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3. Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and Battle Creek, Michigan

Kalamazoo, Michigan.
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The Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and Battle Creek, Michigan, communities are home to many "Turkey Trot" 5K charity runs, free Thanksgiving buffets, and their very own holiday parade.

Some will even travel across state to partake in an 89-year-old tradition, Detroit's Thanksgiving day parade. This year's festivity boasts 180 clowns, 25 floats, 13 marching bands, and seven massive helium balloons.

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2. Juneau, Alaska

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Thanksgiving in the Alaskan capital kicks off one of the biggest events of the holiday season, the Juneau Public Market. The weekend-long gifts and crafts show features over 150 vendors from every corner of the Pacific Northwest.

1. Fairbanks, Alaska

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As much as Fairbanks, Alaska, residents love their Thanksgivings, a meal there might look totally unrecognizable to someone from the mainland. Some native villages will swap out turkey for birds of a different feather, such as fresh Ptarmigan or goose.